noun
Uncommon
ef
EHF
Ef (noun) means the name of the letter F. Example: “Effort" starts with an ef.”
noun
1
The name of the letter F.
""Effort" starts with an ef."
"I have drunk en-ee-cee-tee-ay-ar from the ef-ell-oh-doubleyou-ee-ar-ess in his gee-ay-ar-dee-ee-en many a time."
— Will Rogers, The Stonking Steps (2004)
How to use ef
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat you call the letter F when spelling something out loud.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ef” mean?
The word “ef” means the name of the letter F. In plain terms, what you call the letter F when spelling something out loud.
How do you pronounce “ef”?
“Ef” is pronounced EHF (/ˈɛf/ in IPA).
How do you use “ef” in a sentence?
Here is “ef” used in a sentence: “"Effort" starts with an ef.”
What part of speech is “ef”?
“Ef” is a noun.
Is “ef” a common word?
“Ef” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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